Weather Advisory

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 4 AM WED, 1/11/17, WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE!

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Wind Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY, 1/11/17.

  • WINDS – SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
  • TIMING – THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG AND JUST BEHIND A LINE OF SHOWERS THAT WILL CROSS THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY AND WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH THE LATE-NIGHT HOURS.
  • IMPACTS – STRONG WIND GUSTS COULD CAUSE TREE DAMAGE. THIS COULD LEAD TO POWER OUTAGES AND BLOCKED ROADWAYS. STRONG CROSSWINDS MAY BE EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS GUSTS OF 46 MPH OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, 9AM THU 1/5/17 TO 3AM FRI 1/6/17, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 9 AM THURSDAY 1/5/17 TO 3 AM FRIDAY 1/6/17.

  • HAZARD TYPES, SNOW.
  • SNOW ACCUMULATIONS, 2 TO 4 INCHES.
  • TIMING, STARTING THURSDAY MORNING, WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY EVENING.
  • IMPACTS, UNTREATED ROADS WILL BECOME SLICK.
  • TEMPERATURES, IN THE LOW TO MID 20S THURSDAY, FALLING INTO THE TEENS THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Caution Icy Spots Possible on Roads and Surfaces Tonight Sunday, 12/18 to Monday, 12/19 Throughout Athens County!!

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icy-conditions

Temperatures are expected to fall through the 20s tonight. This will allow any remaining moisture left behind from the recent rainfall to freeze on roadways and surfaces. This could lead to icy spots through the overnight hours and into Monday morning.

Be aware of the possibility of a few slick spots on roads and walkways if out traveling from this evening into the morning hours on Monday.

FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO, 10PM FRI, 12/16 TO 5AM SAT, 12/17, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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Freezing Rain Advisory

FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 10 PM FRIDAY, 12/16 TO 5 AM SATURDAY, 12/17.

  • HAZARD TYPES – MAINLY FREEZING RAIN
  • ICE ACCUMULATIONS – A TRACE TO LESS THAN A TENTH OF AN INCH
  • TIMING – 10 PM TO 5 AM TONIGHT
  • IMPACTS – FREEZING RAIN WILL RESULT IN ICY SURFACES
  • WINDS – SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH
  • TEMPERATURES – IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 10PM, SAT, 9/10, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10PM, SATURDAY, 9/10.

REMEMBER, A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FRI, 8/12, 1PM TO 8PM TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HEAT, CHECK ON ELDERLY

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Heat Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1PM THIS AFTERNOON FRIDAY, 8/12 UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING.

  • HEAT INDEX VALUES – UP TO 102 DUE TO TEMPERATURES AROUND 90 AND DEWPOINTS IN THE LOWER 70S.
  • TIMING – 1PM TO 8PM. MID TO LATE AFTERNOON WILL BE THE HOTTEST TIME PERIOD.
  • IMPACTS – HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION AND OTHER HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES CAN QUICKLY OCCUR IF YOU SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME OUTDOORS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS…STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM, STAY OUT OF THE SUN AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK, THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1.